Question 1

Which of the following is the most important food crop in India?

Accepted Answer

Rice. Rice is the primary staple food crop in India, accounting for about 20% of global rice production. It is cultivated extensively in the plains of northern India and the coastal regions of southern India.

Question 2

What is the most widely cultivated wheat variety in India?

Accepted Answer

Bread wheat. Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum) is the most widely cultivated variety in India, accounting for about 95% of wheat cultivation. It is grown primarily in states like Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.

Question 3

Which season is known for the cultivation of rice, sugarcane, and cotton?

Accepted Answer

Kharif season. The Kharif season (monsoon season) runs from June to October and is the primary growing period for rice, sugarcane, cotton, and other crops that require substantial rainfall.

Question 4

Which of the following is a Rabi crop in India?

Accepted Answer

Wheat. Wheat is a typical Rabi crop, cultivated during the winter season (October to March) in India. Rabi crops are sown in autumn and harvested in spring, requiring moderate rainfall.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of crop rotation in agriculture?

Accepted Answer

Maintain soil health and prevent nutrient depletion. Crop rotation involves growing different crops in succession on the same land to maintain soil fertility, prevent nutrient depletion, break pest cycles, and improve overall soil structure and health.

Crops & Top Producing States — Set 1